Police investigate as critically injured Vancouver toddler dies

A Vancouver toddler who sustained life-threatening injuries early Friday died today as police continued to investigate what happened.

The boy was taken to Southwest Washington Medical Center, then flown to Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital after paramedics were called about 5 a.m. Friday to the Minnehaha-area home, the Clark County Sheriff's Office said. Hospital officials confirmed his death today.

The toddler was identified as 18-month-old Landon Michael Richard.

His mother, Cara R. Richard, and her boyfriend, Greg Brannon, were present when the boy was injured, the sheriff's office said. The sheriff's Major Crimes Unit is investigating but has not released any details.